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Rural fire in Madeira mobilizes 29 firefighters and an aircraft

A wildfire in the parish of Canhas, in the municipality of Ponta do Sol, broke out on the night of Friday, September 25. While it was brought under control on Saturday morning, it reactivated on Sunday morning in a cliff area. No injuries or threats to homes have been reported.

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If you are in or traveling to the Ponta do Sol area of Madeira, be aware that firefighting operations are ongoing in a difficult-to-access area and follow any local authorities' guidance.

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